https://themagicgardenfestival.com.au/

The Magic Garden Festival, 420 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne (2025)

08/02/2025

Here an intro for anyone interested in joining our Ecstatic Wednesdays. When the dance becomes total, and the dancer is almost completely dissolved in the dancing.....There will be a new kind of awareness arising in you!!

06/02/2025

Last night was an incredible success not just in the number of people who joined our ecstatic dance and breathwork session, but in the deep connections, shared experiences, and heartfelt stories that emerged. Witnessing this community come together, opening up and supporting one another, was truly beautiful. We are so proud of the space we are creating and the quality of facilitation in each session. And most importantly, we are proud of all of you for being part of this journey. There’s so much more to come see you next week! Alex & Julie

03/02/2025

We’re beyond excited to introduce Ecstatic Wednesdays a new weekly gathering designed to reset, energize, and uplift your week. This isn’t just another event; it’s a space for our friends and community to connect, move, and breathe together in a powerful shared experience.

As we transition into the golden hues of late summer and early autumn, this offering is an invitation to explore wellness in a whole new way through breathwork and ecstatic dance. It’s a chance to step out of the ordinary, sink into your body, and let go, barefoot and uninhibited, in a space that encourages deep presence and connection.

For our first edition this week, we’re honored to host Inner Essence Breathwork guided by Kasia, setting the tone for an expansive journey inward. Following this, Julie Jones DJ, ecstatic dance facilitator, and sonic alchemist will take us deeper into the rhythms of movement. Holding the space and guiding us through this intention and experience is Kundalini Project, ensuring a seamless and immersive flow from breath to dance.

This is more than a midweek reset; it’s a portal to something profound, a ritual of release and renewal. We can’t wait to share this journey with you. See you on the dance floor.

29/01/2025

Julie Jones brings incredible energy to The Magic, shaping the vibe of the crowd in unique and exciting ways. We’ve captured that energy in a full set, now available for all of you! Head to our Lakyn bio or check our story for the direct link.

24/01/2025

✨ Artist Announcement: Kosaku ✨

We are thrilled to announce the return of Kosaku and his Japanese Calligraphy Workshop!

Kosaku is a Japanese calligraphy artist. Following his passion since a young child, he went on to study both Japanese and Chinese calligraphy at The University of Tsukuba. He continues his interest by regularly practicing and sending his work to be displayed in Japan. ✨
The focus of Kosaku’s style is ‘Big Kanji,’ wherein a single alphabet is expanded upon to create a powerful meaning. His style maintains a balance between traditional and modern elements.
Kosaku has experience as a calligraphy teacher, where for 6 years he mentored exchange students in Japan.
Kosaku hopes to share his passion for calligraphy and part of his country's rich culture here in Australia. ❤️

Don’t miss your chance to learn from a master of this timeless art form. 🖌️

23/01/2025

✨Artist announcement: Ben Moodie ✨

We're thrilled to welcome a special guest for the opening ceremony, Ben Moodie.

Ben is from the Gamillaroi people. He has been playing Yidaki since he was 10 years old and performing professionally since he was 16. Through this time Ben has been privileged to learn and play alongside other phenomenal Yidaki/Didgeridoo players as well as other famous performers. 💖

Ben is a talented and experienced Yidaki performer with an extensive background in both traditional and contemporary Yidaki. Ben provided insights into the traditional use of the Didgeridoo as well as demonstrated the various sounds and breathing techniques. Ben discusses his personal background and his journey as a First Nation Artist/performer.🌟

22/01/2025

🎶 Artist Announcement: Julie Jones 🎶

Julie Jones is a rising Italian-Eritrean artist whose music seamlessly blends deep beats and percussion with ethnic and ancestral soundscapes. She has captivated audiences at renowned events like Esoteric Festival, as well as venues across Melbourne, interstate, and at conscious gatherings. 💖

Driven by her passion for music, Julie curates each set with precision, sharing beautiful, unique energy that creates an unforgettable dancefloor experience. Over the years, she has refined her signature sound, honouring her roots with groovy basslines and powerful tribal loops. 🔥

Julie’s ultimate vision is to guide her audience on a mystical journey to her homeland, Africa, inviting them to immerse themselves in the essence of her cultural heritage through the transformative power of music. ✨

21/01/2025

🎶 Artist Announcement: Shev 🎶

We’re thrilled to welcome Shev back to our stage! 🌟

Shev is a spiritual conduit, weaving intricate and ethereal soundscapes that unlock the primal essence of Psytrance.
Using sacred frequencies and ancestral instruments, Shev creates an auditory ritual that connects listeners to ancient traditions, guiding the soul back to inner harmony. 💖

Get ready to move your body with Shev!

20/01/2025

🎶Artist Announcement: Mickey Space🎶

Prepare for an interstellar experience with Mickey Space!💫

Mickey Space is the finest purveyor of funky and quirky beats, seamlessly transcending genres and scenes.
“Salutations to the extraterrestrial architects who anointed Mickey Space as the harbinger of sonic wonder!” Emanating from the depths of interstellar realms, Mickey Space embodies the essence of celestial groove. Dubbed the Oceanic Jack Sparrow of beats, Mickey fearlessly thrives on adventure and embraces the unknown. With a daring spirit, he's propelled his eclectic career into the cosmos.🌟
From soulful rhythms to electronic enchantment, Mickey has serenaded the most discerning dance floors across the galaxy! While rooted in Melbourne, Mickey's odyssey began amidst the sun-kissed shores of a Thai island, launching his diverse musical journey over two decades ago!
A stalwart of Australia's festival circuit, he's graced the stages of countless gatherings, leaving an indelible mark on a spectrum of dance cultures, from house to glitch and beyond. In recent years, Mickey's sonic explorations have intertwined with his spiritual pilgrimage, weaving elements of the sacred and shamanic into his sets, guiding dancers on mystical journeys of the soul. 💖
Blasting his way from steampunk hyperspace, Mickey Space is the finest purveyor of transcendent aural funk.

19/01/2025

🎶Artist Announcement: Jimmy Strat 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Jimmy Strat to The Magic Garden Vol. 6!💖

James (aka ‘Jimmy Strat’) draws on a long relationship with many of the elements that comprise the heart of contemporary dance music to produce sets that get everyone movin’ and groovin’. 🎵
His soulful beats draw on his love of old school funk, Hip Hop, R&B, and world music, incorporating styles from Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. 💫
His music comes from a deep passion for dance as an essential and ancient practice that opens the gateway to connect collectively to the deepest parts of our heart and soul. So running through his sets is that deep beat, connecting the gentler Melodic and Progressive House tunes, to the big energy of Tech House and Techno music. 🔥

17/01/2025

✨Artist Announcement: Cavedweller🎵

Cavedweller is a music producer and DJ from Geelong, Australia. He is a philosopher and environmentalist who uses music to convey messages of hope, earth consciousness, and awakening.
Inspired by world cultures, Cavedweller’s sound blends soulful hooks with primal grooves. 🤩
His single “Forest Jam” drew attention from listeners worldwide, and he has since been interviewed on multiple radio stations, providing guest mixes and sound journeys globally.
His debut album, “Formations,” released in 2024, is a transformational experience set to activate bodies and minds.

Cavedweller is quickly rising in the global electronica scene, having released music on international labels like Agami Records (Liquid Bloom, Porangui etc.) and been featured on over 15,000 Spotify playlists. His debut album "Formations" — an exploratory venture into modern psychedelia — has amassed more than 500,000 streams since it was released in February of 2024. He has received support and backing from critically acclaimed artists such as J.Pool and Ancestrall and has performed at events and boutique festivals in Australia, as well as provided guest mixes for radio and podcasts worldwide. He will make his first international festival appearance at the end of 2024. ✨
Cavedweller explores the human experience across times and place, contributing to an emerging collective consciousness that is kinder to ourselves, to each other and to the environment. His music has been described as “solid,” “progressive,” and “soulful,” often weaving sounds and tapestries from across the musical spectrum resulting in a moving and mysterious sound that is unique and timeless.
Cavedweller's DJ sets delight audiences with their sonic storytelling, emotional hooks, and uplifting vibe. Enjoyed by an impressively broad audience demographic, Cavedweller's music unites people in spirit and on the dancefloor. 💫

16/01/2025

🌟 First Artist Announcement: Elkemist 🎶

Elkemist is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, hybrid live DJ, and facilitator who plays multi-genre sets rooted in mystical sounds and ethnic flavours. ✨ With a deep love of tribal bass blended with rising psychedelic energy, his sets are curated to take audiences on a sacred journey of sonic alchemy, supported by live looping with yidaki/didjeridoo, vocals, flute, and percussion.

Having facilitated a weekly ecstatic dance in Nelson, BC (Canada) called Dance Wave, Elkemist also co-hosted regular community ceremonial gatherings and ran a bi-weekly men’s circle. Beyond building community and co-creating safe spaces for authentic expression, Elkemist has contributed tribal bass sets and ecstatic dance workshops to festivals around Canada and Australia, including: Shambhala (CAN), Wicked Woods (CAN), Dragon Dreaming (AUS), Chrysalis (CAN), Elevate (CAN), Tribe Ascension (AUS), The Magic Garden (AUS) and Kootenay Yoga Festival (CAN).

Whether it’s a rising tribal bass journey, sacred gathering, ecstatic dance, or sunrise festival set, expect a voyage across space and time, inspired by sounds from around the world to encourage dancers to move beyond the perceived limits of their bodies and minds.

Get ready for the magic of Elkemist! 🔥

13/01/2025

Can’t wait to see all your beautiful, smiling faces lighting up the dancefloor again! 🥰💃✨
Save the date: 26th of Jan at our favorite spot, Fitzroy Beer Garden.
Let’s make it unforgettable! 💖

Grab your ticket through our Eventbrite.

05/01/2025

Another year of a magnificent community coming together in a breathtaking landscape, weaving the vibrations of connection, spontaneity, love, and care for one and another. This is the “Dragonfly Beach doof” It’s a shared journey of belonging, where we co-create a space of harmony and uplifting energy, guided by the beauty of the moment. Thank you once again.

12/12/2024

Dear Gardeners,

It’s with a mix of excitement and patience that we share this update with you.

The vision for our Ecstatic Temple is alive and growing, but after deep reflection, we’ve decided to hold off on its opening until next year. This isn’t just about timing,
it’s about honoring the essence of what we’re creating.

This space isn’t just walls and floors; it’s a sanctuary, a vessel for connection, transformation, and the kind of magic that takes time to cultivate.

We believe that every detail matters, and to rush the process would be to compromise the experience we know it can offer.

This isn’t a delay born of hesitation; it’s a promise, a commitment to craft something extraordinary. A space that truly serves our conscious community, where every element aligns with purpose, care, and love.

The wait may feel long, but trust us, it will be worth it. When the doors open, the experience will be immersive, breathtaking, and nothing short of magical.

Thank you for your understanding, your trust, and your continued support. Together, we are planting the seeds of something truly transformative. Wishing you a beautiful end of the year, filled with joy and connection.

With love and intention,
The Magic Garden Festival

06/12/2024

Ecstatic Temple is a space for connection, self-expression, and stress relief—a journey to embody your truest self.
Join us on December 15th as we guide you through the transformative power of the four elements. Feel grounded, embrace the energy, and dance your way through any trauma, releasing what no longer serves you.
This is Ecstatic Temple: a unique experience of liberation and healing.
Limited spots available—secure yours now!

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